"One thing that makes LGBT people susceptible to this is that we are folks that really want to be liked and accepted.”

Too, when you consider the “positive” stereotypes surrounding gay men, one of the first that comes to mind is that gay men are somehow better looking than straight guys. Is it really so surprising that gay men would feel pressured to live up to this stereotype?

But being trans also impacts the prevalence of eating disorders.

Plus reported a trans college student named Megan who explained how being genderqueer also impacts eating disorders. Megan explained,

“Being genderqueer [and] androgynous made weight restoration particularly difficult because as I gained weight, my body became more distinctly female. I went from having a boyish body to having breasts and hips. So I would relapse again.”

Long story short? It’s *so* important for medical professionals and those who support folks with eating disorders are also aware of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. There’s really no way to justify being involved in the medical field and having zero understanding of what it means to be queer today, and this research just further proves the importance of understanding marginalized identities.

After all, we all deserve access to equal, effective care, and understanding identities is such a big part of that.

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